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I hav tmj. nck muscles very tight and when get up in morning and bend forward can feel it pulling on ear +is this possible. will it go ?

4 doctors weighed in across 4 answers

Jaw and Muscle Pain: It appears that you have a serious TMJ and muscle dysfunction that causes these muscles to go into a spasm and the jaw joint (TMJ) to be misaligned. You seriously need treatment from a dentist that is very skilled at treating tmj. Only about 5% of dentist are really good in this realm in that they are very familiar with multiple treatment options to select from based on the patient needs.

Answered 3/21/2015

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Dr. John Van der Werff answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Also consider: Consider visiting www.Aaop.Org and www.Aacfp.Org for a list of dentists who may be able to help.

Answered 3/21/2015

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Dr. Louis Gallia answered

Specializes in Surgery - Oral & Maxillofacial

Maybe: Sounds like a significant TMJ problem needing treatment by a TMJ expert. Any dentist can be a TMJ expert with the proper training and experience. Most commonly, oral surgeons, prosthodontists, and orofacial pain specialists. Ask your MD, your dentist and your dental society for referrals.

Answered 3/20/2015

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Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Very common: The secret of success in treating pain and TMJ syndromes is proper diagnosis. See an Orofacial Pain specialist for conservative and predictable treatment.

Answered 3/20/2015

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